BJP cadres, workers and supporters burst fire crackers, beat drums and danced here to celebrate the re-election of Chief Minister Raman Singh from the Rajnandgaon constituency where he defeated Congress nominee Alka Mudliyar.
The workers also distributed sweets, raised slogans in favour of BJP and Singh at different places of the town. The celebration started as soon as the result was declared on Sunday and continued for the second day on Monday. The youth cadres of the party took the lead of such celebration.
The party had entrusted the young cadres the responsibility of different booths and the youths were happy that chief minister has polled maximum votes in all the booths.
They were also happy that it was not only the chief minister who won for the third consecutive term, but also the government he is heading has also been voted for similar terms.
State BJP youth wing vice president Nilu Sharma and district BJP youth wing treasurer Bhavesh Vaidy led the celebration and burst large number of fire crackers.
Chhattisgarh Swabhiman Manch which had launched a massive campaign against the chief minister failed miserably with its candidate Rajesh Gupta losing the election miserably. He only secured 1204 votes.